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He also called people of Marathwada to start a movement for formation of a separate state.

Speaking outside the Assembly, State Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said “Is Aney an agent for dividing the state?”

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Congress MLA Nitesh Rane also strongly condemned Aney’s remarks.

Amidst the uproar, an Opposition member sought to know if the government will invoke ‘sedition’ charge against the Advocate General.

Leader of Opposition Dhananjay Munde, called for an immediate clarification by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the issue and demanded Aney’s ouster. Munde said, “After batting for a separate statehood for Vidarbha, he now wants separate statehood for Marathwada. Tomorrow he will demand a separate Khandesh and then want Mumbai to be separated from the state.”

The Shiv Sena had staged demonstrations and demanded Aney’s resignation for his statement on a need for referendum to create a separate Vidarbha state.